Don't miss this special new episode of the Genealogy Gems Podcast

July 12, 2018

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I've got a brand new Genealogy Gems Podcast for you this week, and this one is special. I have shifted gears in order to tell you an incredible genealogical story that will have you glued to your earbuds .

My hope is that it will captivate even non-genealogists (and I tested this on a few, including my husband who really got caught up in the story, so it's true!). This episode is a story of family lore, buried secrets, conflicting records, and a quest for closure. And the show notes web page is chock full of more details on the case, along with solid resources for assist you in solving your own mysteries.

If you've been reading the my newsletter but have been hesitant to try the podcast, this is the episode to start with. You can listen to the episode in its entirety right now, whether you're on a computer, laptop, or mobile device. You don't even need to download anything, and it's 100% free.

Click below to play the episode right here in the newsletter:

The popularity of podcasts is booming right now! I invite you to share this podcast episode with everyone you know that enjoys a good story, whether they are into genealogy or not.

Together we can not only help folks catch the podcast wave, but more importantly, help them potentially catch the genealogy bug!

Thanks for listening friend,

Lisa

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